Structural Design Engineer

Short Description

Nucor Corporation, currently the largest domestic steel producer and recycler in North America, is ranked No. 1 in Fortune Magazine’s latest list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in the metals industry.  Vulcraft Nebraska is a Division of Nucor.  We use the latest technology in manufacturing and fabricating in our quest to provide quality products on time and to exact specifications.  With a strong commitment to our team members, a variety of benefits, and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why people love being part of the Nucor family.  Learn more at https://vulcraft.com/careers.

Basic Job Functions:

• Use structural engineering principles and our proprietary software to design steel joists and joist girders to ensure safety of the public
• Collaborate with Project Manager, Production Coordinator, and others to ensure on-time delivery of products
• Provide internal and external customers with engineering judgements and decisions
• Give Detailers guidance to produce field-use drawings that reflect the design team’s intent
• Proactively encourage architects and engineers to specify our products with confidence
• Promote our products by being involved in business development activities such as direct engagement with industry professionals, delivering lunch-and-learn presentations, and being an exhibitor at trade shows
• Continuously develop yourself and invest in others to make the Division more effective
• Willing and able to travel occasionally for business purposes

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline (from an ABET or CEAB-accredited engineering program), or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with related design experience
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam by start date
• Commitment and ability to obtain a professional engineering license, if not already licensed, when appropriate experience is gained

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with emphasis in Structures
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Structural Engineer (SE)
• Proficiency in structural steel design